Democracy, Dissent, and Digital Media in the Arab World
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
A panel of experts and activists examined the strengths and vulnerabilities of digital media in supporting protests across the Arab world.
Liberia: Elections, Corruption, Justice, and the Role of...
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
J. Aloysius Toe, Founder of the Foundation for Human Rights and Democracy in Liberia, discussed corruption, justice, and the role of the international community in anticipation of the November 2011 election.
Combating Corruption in Nigeria: The Promise of Investigative...
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
In his presentation, Mr. Dayo Aiyetan, an accomplished Nigerian investigative journalist, examined the threat posed by corruption to Nigerian democracy and explored the role that new models of watchdog journalism, particularly non-profit centers and other research organizations, can play in reversing this troubling trend.
Towards the Consolidation of Democratic Processes in Nigeria
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
H.E. Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia, then-Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria, discussed the consolidation of political processes in his home country. The discussion was moderated by David Smock of the United States Institute of Peace, with welcoming remarks from Congressman Gregory Meeks.
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